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The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16
You Never Can Tell.

You think 1t is easy your steps to retrace'
Before the last pltfall Is gained;
That a man can stop short Of a crushing
disgrace,
And still inc his homo unstained.
But sin is so mighty and conscience SO
weak,
And under so tempting a spell,
That though you may long other pleasures
to seek,
Your weakness you never can tell
The ocean of evil you never can sound,
Its depths you can never discern,
But under your feet there is treacherous
ground,
Ifaway from the good land you turn.
You see not the danger, you fear not the
You whisper the soul, 1t is we'll"
And think that you know just how far you
can 60,
But you never, no never, can tell
You never can tell at what moment you'll
slip
Into snares that are cruelty laid
By those who are willing another should
trip
Where they were as foully betrayed.
A moments indulgence may lead you to
crimes
That merit a prisoners cell
Then queuch the hot fever of passion be-
times,
For its power you never can tell
You never can tell what momen you'll
hear
The signal of death at your gate,
Whose touch will arrest your thoughtiess
career,
And bring your repentance too late.
Stand firm then to-day, the allurements
Of sin,
With earnest persistence repei,
And strive for a prize thai is worthy to
win,
And whose glory no mortal can tell.
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16
Friday as a Day OF Luck.

Friday is regarded as a day OF evil
omen, but it has been an ~eventful one
in American history.
Friday, Columbus sailed on his voy-
age of discovery.
Friday, ten weeks after, he discover
ed America.
Friday, Henry VII, Of England,
gave John Cabot his commission, which
led to the discovery of North America.
Friday, st. Augustine, the Oldest
town in the United States, was
founded.
Friday, the "Maylower," with the
Pilgrims, arrived at Plymouth; and on
Friday they signed that august COM
pact, the %forerunner of the present Con-
Stitution.
Friday, George Washington was
born.
Friday, Bunker Hill was seized and
fortified.
Friday, the surrender of Saratoga
was made.
Friday, Cornwallissurrendera at York
town; and on Friday the motion was
made in Congress that the united col
onies were, asd of right ought TO be,
free and independent.
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16
OF SIC
MOL No2 10 No. T..
White Flag. Blue Flag. Black TRAN White Flag
gular Flag. Black CeEtei
i = 3 III
Clear or Rain Or Tempera. Cold Wave,

Fair. Snow. ture.
Number l, white flag, clear or fair
weather, no rain. Number 2, blue flag,
rain or snow. Number 3, black TRAN
gular flag, refers to temperature, and
above numbers / or 2, indicates warmer
weather below numbers l or 2, colder
weather, and when not displayed,
stationary weather. Number a, white
flag with black center (cold-wave flag)
sudden fall in temperature this signal
is usually ordered at least twenty-four
hours in advance of the cold wave. 1t
is not displayed unless a temperature Of
forty-ive degrees, or less, is expected,
nor is flag number 3 ever displayed
with 1t.
The system is not complicated, the
solid colors VIII secure legibility, and
the flags may be made of bunting, at a
cost of from S. to S12, or Of cotton
cloth, at 81. The displays here out
lined may be greatly extended and be-
come II of the most valuable aids to
farmers, shippers, and the public gem
orally, by a little exertlon and a small
expense for flags on the part of those
who would be benefited by the signals.
Weather signals have been adopted and
are in use by some of the principal rail-
roads throughout the country, the SYM
bols, made Of tin or sheet iron, being
displayed from the baggage car. These
roads transmit over their wires each
morning, to points from which trains
start, the names CT the symbols to be
displayed, the baggage master at those
points attending &c the signals. Many
large firms and corporations are display
ing these signals and a. the same time
advertising their business by printing
the signals and their meanings on the
back of their business cards.
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16
Pot Pourri.

l have found an old recipe, warranted
to be good and which calls for great
care in the gathering of the leaves. 1t
Is said to remain fragrant in open bowls
for two years if occasionally stirred, but
in the closed pot pourri, which | am
sure you will use, it will remain fra
grant much longer. One is advised to
pluck the rose leaves early in the morn
ing-with them have IN equal quantity
of lavender blossoms and put them in a
large ~earthenware bowl. Add half a
pound of crushed orrls root, and then te
every two pounds add two ounces Of
bruised Glove, Of cinnamon, of allspice
and common salt. Let the whole stand
for about a fortnight, thoroughly mix.
ing it every day with your hands and
then it viii be ready for use.
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16
Warmer, Fair weather, fol-
lowed by Ram or SNOW.

their use IL urged for the benefit Of the
general public and those industries de-
pendent, to a great extent, upon weather
conditions. The indications" are
prepared at Washington by the chief
Signal officer, daily, for the twenty-four
hours commencing at 7 a, m.
AS the weather indications are tele-
graphed daily to a large number Of
stations of the Signal Service, to rail
roads, &C., in various sections of the
country, there are many small towns
where they may be obtained by tele-
phone, free of expense. Those desiring
TO display weather signals and not able
to obtain the indications as above,
should communicate direct with the
Chief Signal Officer, and if it is not
practicable to telegraph the indications,
at the expense of the United States, to
such places, they will always be fur
nished at Government rates, at twenty
cents per message, sent collect.
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The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16

~PITTsBURG, April II.
The wholesale arrests Of the en-
ployes of the Pan Handle Railroad for
robbing freight trains, continues to be
the principal topic of conversation
among railroad men and citizens gene
rally.
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16

The drummer of Colts Band IN
Hartford, Connecticut, has resigned to
act as drummer for a dry goods house.
A telegraph wire isnow being brought
out in England In which the steel Is
made to cover and surround the copper.
The wire is said to be drawn from COM
pound metal, consisting OF 4 hollow
ingot of steel filed with copper.
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-04-16
NEW WEATHER sIGNALg.
adopted for general use by the United
States Signal Service on and
after March 4, 1887.

With a view of securing a uniform
system of signals throughout the coun.
try, 1t is recommended that flags now
in use be replaced by those shown here
In. The flags T four in number and
EXAMPLES.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
SOCIAL ETIQUETTE


Manners and Customs Practicrd in Polite
Society.
A gentleman always lifts his hat when of
fering a service to a lady, whether he is ac-
quninted with her or not 1t may be, SAYS
one authority on the social etiquette OF New
York, the restoration OF dropped kerchief
or fan, the receiving Of her money 10 pass it
to the cash box Of n car, the opening of her
umbrella as she dcscends from carriage
all the same. He lifts it before or during the
courtesy If possible. She bows, and, il she
chooses, she also smiles her acknowledg-
ment; but she does the latter family and does
not speak, To say Thank you" is not an
excess Of acknowledgment, but it has ceased
to be etiquette.
When gentleman accompanies "A lady
upon whom such an attention is bestowed, ho
always lifts his hat and says Thank YOU"
If it is in tho giving up Of Il scat to tho lady
he will not seat himself while the obliging
stranger is still standing, but will call his at
tention to the first vacant place should ho bc
unobservant of it.
A gentleman opens n door for strange
lady holds it open with one hand and lifts
his hat with the other while sho passes
through in advance OF him. lie always offers
her the precedence, but he docs it silently and
without resting his gaze upon her, as IL he
would say: "You are n lady and am gem
tleman-I am polite for both our sakes."
A gentleman always raises his hat " hen he
begs ladys pardon for an inadvertence,
whether he is known to her or not.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

The following New York styles in mems
clothing were recently described in Harper's
Bazar: Business suits are Of dark mixed suit
ings and checks and stripes that are not con
spicous-indecd, are almost invisible-pro-
ducing dark gray shades, brown and red mix
lures, black and brown checks, etc. These
suits may have cutaway coat, fastened by
three or four buttons, as the size Of the
wearer dictates, or else four buttOned sack
coat; the wastcoat may have Il "step" rolled
(notched) collar or standing step" collar
the edges are double stitched. Trousers for
these suits-and indeed for oil suitS-are cut
medium wide and hang straight, but they are
not Of exaggerated width, nor do they havo
the folded crease down the front and back
which belongs to ready made clothing. A
dark silk or satin scarf tied in q largo knot, a
black Derby hat and tan or mahogany col
ored gloves with wide black stitching are
worn with business suits.
Those drcssy morning suits that are worn
in the afternoon as well have q cutaway coat
and vest of black or dark blue corkscrow
cloth, or of diagonal that is not very wide,
or else Of the Grape finished cloth.
The frock coat suit is accepted as the cor
rect day dress suit for formal receptions in
tho afternoon and for day weddings, alike
for the bridegroom, ushers and guests Fine
black diagonals, corkscrew cloth or cheviot
"a cloth without facing-are used for the
double breasted frock coat, which is Of me
dunn length, is fastened by four buttons, has
corded silk facing, is bound with ribbon
braid and lined with black satin. The vest
of the same cloth is single breasted and me
dunn high. The trousers are Of dark stripes,
though slightly lighter trousers are worn by
a bridegroom and his attendants. White or
very light ottoman silk scarfs, with jeweled
scarf pin, and pearl colored gloves stitched
with pearl, are worn by the groom, best man
and ushers The guests also wear light scarfs
with tan colored gloves n high silk nat
completes q frock coat suit.
Dress suits for evening are of tho finest
black diagonal or Angolas, especially those
for young men; broadcloth is little used. The
dress coat is cut with narrow swallow tail
and low rolled shawl collar in long contipu-
GUS roll, or it may be notched collar if the
vearer prefers.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

In India, where the elephant is treated by
his owner almost as one Of the family, the
grateful animal makes return for the kind.
ness shown it by voluntarily taking care Of
tho baby. 1t will patiently, says st. Nicho-
las, permit itself to be mauled by its little
charge, and will show great solicitude when
the child cries Sometimes the elephant will
become so attached to its baby friend Us to
insist upon its constant presence. Such a
case is known where the elephant went SO
far as to refuse to eat except in the presence
OF its little friend. Its attachment was 50
genuine that the childs parents would not
hesitate to leave the baby in the elephants S
care, knowing that it could have no more
faithful nurse And the kindly monster
never belied the trust reposed in it. If tho
flies came about the baby, it would drive
them away. If the child cried the giant
nurse would rock tho cradle until the little
ono slapt
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

Procure some smooth cartridge paper, then
take the ferns or leaves and arrange them in
position. If ferns, they look well put in
groups; if ivy, it will look well as border;
but whichever it is, put a pin through leaf
here and there to keep the fronds from
moving-very fine pins, or the holes will
show. Then procure a small tooth comb, a
stick of India ink, and toothbrush Dis.
solve the ink in water-dontget it in Jumps
and dip your brush in the ink. Do not get
too much on, and rub in gently along the
comb holding it over the group of ferns. If
you get too much ink on your brush, it will
fall in big drops the object is to make them
as fine as possible Rub more or near the
Joints of the ferns, just as in a photograph,
and let the color gradually die away to tho
edge
Take the ferns of, and, says Golden Days,
you will be surprised at the effect you have
produced. If neatly done, the ferns will bear
a strong resemblance to large sized photo
graph
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

Every human habitation should contain
some convenience for complete bath in
water In the long catalogue Of diseases,
says well known physician, scarcely one
can bc named in the treatment of which a
bath is useless.
To those blessed with good health, bath
gives thrift and growth to healthy functions,
a brightness and delightful serenity, n clear
ness of mind and buoyancy of spirit 1t is
certainly blessing to both mind and body.
For the mental worker it is nerve tonic.
a thorough application of water of proper
temperature will calm and give tone to his
whole system. The indoor laborer, who gets
but scanty supply of fresh air, needs bath
to obtain the skin invigorating elements of
open air.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
RRAInED COSTUME.

For the front drapery arrangement, a
breadth of material one yard and a quarter
wide and one yard five inches long is pleated
into the band at the upper edge and caught Up
on the left side. Tho back breadth, which is
two yards ten inches wide and ono yard six
inches long, is pleated into the band, the ma
terial being arranged in largo box pleat in
tho middle and in smaller fat ones at the
sides and then caught in the middle.
Waistcoat pieces complete the fronts of the
bodice, which is further ornamented with
revers two and three-quarter inches long
Large fiat bronze buttons are also used in the
ornamentation of tho bodice. (See cut) Such
braided ornamentations as here described
may easily be made by our readers, or braided
sets may be purchased for the purpose.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

Epicures say that cooking ham in sweet
cider gives so delicious a flavor that once
tried the ordinary way will never satisfy
again. First, be sure that tho ham is sweet
and not too salt. Scrub and clean it well,
put into hot water and soak over night and
remove the rind; then trim nicely and boil in
sweet cider Put some sweet new hay in the
bottom of kettle, place the ham on this and
cover with sweet cider; bring slowly to the
boiling point and simmer till tender. When
you can probe it with fork easily it is done.
Take out on to sieve to drain sprinkle
thiclly with crumbs mixed with brown
sugar and set in the oven for ten minutes.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

PimpleS and blackheads on the face are oc-
casioned, says Herald of Health, by tho
torpid state of the skin; or, in other words,
by tho inability of the skin to perform its
proper functions. The cause of these spots
is nothing more or less than an obstruction
of tho pores of the skin; the perspiration
being allowed to accumulate, the mouths of
the pores getting clogged, irritation ensues
and a pimple or black head results. The
only way to be rid Of them is to allow tho
skin to do its own work, by preserving it in a
healthy condition and by keeping tho whole
system in order The following ointment is
recommended: Take an ounce OF barley meal
the finer tho better) one ounce of powdered
bitter almonds, and a sufficient quantity of
honey TO mako smooth paste, and apply
this frequently.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.
Health Of American School Girls-Ski
Troubles-Benefits of the Bath.

Health of American School Girls-Skin
Troubles-Benefits of the Bath.
A society Of collegiate alumn@ has issued
some interesting literature on tho subject Of
the health OF school girls. Among some Of
the causes of the semi-invalidsm and increas.
ing number of nervous diseases that exist
among even young girls, it enumerates the
following:
l. Social dissipation and excitement. 2.
Habitual loss of sufficient and healthy sleep.
3. Irregularity and haste in taking food, the
omission of breakfast and the use of stimu-
lating, innutritious diet, such as condiments,
pastry, etc. 4. Tight, heavy or insufficient
clothing. 5. The ambition of parents and
daughters to accomplish much in little time
1t states that inquiries made in school
rooms revealed great neglect of the laws of
health on the part of the pupils. In New
York academy class of sixty girls between
the ages of IL and Is years chanced TO be
asked by visitor at what time they retired
the night before. The average was found TO
be twenty minutes before midnight, but no
surprise was manifested by teachers or regret
by pupils. Out of ninety girls questioned
ono morning in public school, twelve had
eaten no breakfast; of these twelve, six had
brought no luncheon, the other six had cake,
pie or similar indigestible food.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

Jumper berry tea is good Tor sick head.
ache.
a diet OF frogs is considered advantageous
for those suffering from pulmonary com
plant.
10 make soap for whitening the hands.
mix thoroughly two ounces each OF eau de
cologne and lemon juice, with six ounces of
powdered brown Windsor soap.
AS much bicarbonate of soda as one Gun
put on five cent nickel, dissolved in small
glass OF water and taken before breakfast
once or twice week, sweetens the breath
and relieves dyspepsia.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

There are many tribes among the Ameri-
can Indians, but year by year their numbers
are decreasing. The homo of the civilized
and partially civilized remnants of the once
powerful and warlike Indian tribes is known
as the Indian territory, and contains what
arc called reservations, on which the various
tribes dwell Agents representing the United
States live among these tribes with view to
their further advancement and protection
Many of the tribes have settled down in com
parative contentment and follow agricultural
pursuits for a livelihood and have become
quite civilized. Others, from their naturally
fierce and warlike dispositions, continue to
give moro or less trouble to the government
Among the latter may be named the Utes in
Colorado and the Apaches in New Mexico.
Our cut represents Ute squaw and her
papoose, or baby. The Utes are tribe Of
the Shoshones or Snakes, arc migratory in
their habits and great hunters. They enjoy
wandering about the country and are to be
found in New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and
Colorado. When Ute squaw takes up her
line Of march she straps the little papoose to
her back In the cut she is holding the in
FAINT in her arms, so that our young people
may have a picture of the faces of both
mother and child.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
Over stimulation of Young Brains.

The practice of giving tea and coffee to
young children cannot be too strongly con-
demned. Childhood is tho period when ner-
vous activity is very great. The brain is
ever busy in receiving new impressions. Re
Hex action, coordination Of the muscles, and
the special senses are all under a constant
course of training. The nervous system is
pushed to its utmost capacity aud long is the
list of victims that follow its over stimula-
tions. In little people nothing but harm can
come from the use of such cerebral stimu-
lants as tea or coffee.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
a Tame Gray Squirrel.

A young gray squirrel found by party of
children at 1voryton, Conn, was cared for
until it had grown large enough to help itself,
when it was set at liberty. The children had
no idea it would ever como back, but the
same night tho squirrel came to the window
and tapped upon the pane. 1t was admitted,
and tho next morning whisked away again
It has built two nests, using whichever it
chooses in tho night time, except when it
rains. Then it always asks for admission to
Me house
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

In the more expensive grades of parlor
furniture walnut is almost entirely absent
Mahogany or cherry either in natural or
stained finish, and oak in natural finish or
ionablc woods. Mahogany is the handsomest
Of these, taking an exceptionally fine polish
and being most durable. A very elegant
style of parlor suit is in highly polished
mahogany wood without any upholstering,
it being intended that independent cushions
shall be used
Watered or more plush and figured tapes
try in elaborate designs appear among the
newest upholstery for fine furniture.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
Favorite Imported Song Birds.

A we'll known bird dealer says that the An
dresberg canaries are the most sought alter
of all varieties of the popular pet bird They
are somewhat larger than common canaries
and have very soft, sweet notes.
The English robin, a beautiful bird and fine
singer, is coming into favor as pet.
Other imported song birds that are much
liked are linnets, thrushes, bullinches, black
birds, magpies, goldfinches, nightingales,
black caps and starlings. starlings, bull
finches and blackbrds arc often trained to
whistle one or two airs, and such birds are
highly priced by their owners.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

There is endless variety in chairs for every
purpose. The cut hero reproduced from
Decorator and Furnisher gives q good ex-
ample of n luxurious easy chair OF present
style. Cane seated chairs show frames Of
cherry, oak, mahogany or walnut, with arms
plain or carved or Of bent or twisted woods.
Many handsome easy chairs and rockers are
entirely of wood, including the seat. These
are usually finished at home with fiat plush
cushion of any desired color, tied in with
ribbons. Other chairs are in leather Some
are upholstered TO match suits.
4 large odd chair for a parlor has very
thick, rounding bottom, arms and back ell-
tirely covered with elegant ruby plush. No
woodwork; at all shows in this chair, except
a little of the bottom Of the legs. This all
over stuffed style is very luxurious,
Tall slender chairs with spindle work backs
and small leather covered seats, represent q
very taking new style. The all over wood
chairs, and wood wherever it appears in any
of these, is beautifully polished.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

Take three cups of bread sponge quite thick,
one cup of either butter or pork gravy, two
cups of coffee sugar, one and half cups cf
chopped raisins, four eggs, one teaspoonful
Of ground cloves, one of cinnamon and half
teaspoonful of soda dissolved in two spoonfuls
of hot water Mix well and put in buttered
dishes, let it stand and rise for half an hour
in a warm place, then bake in pretty warm
oven.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
Household Helps.

Oxalic acid removes fruit and vegetable
stains from the hands
Rubbing with celery is said to take the
smell of onions from the hands.
A lasting backing for heating stoves con-
sists of turpentino and black varnish put on
with good stove polish
Oil cloth may bo improved by rubbing with
half an ounce of becswax dissolved in n
saucerful of turpentine, Apply with flannel
and rub Off with dry flannel cloth.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24
Graceful speech.

The value of no other social accomplish
ment can be compared TO that Of a thorough
of ones mother tongue. Tho most
Of us do more or less talking in the course o.
every one of our working hours, and W. inn
press those that hear us, favorably or un-
favorably-as far as our culture is concerned
according to the manner IN which we tx
press ourselves. How dcsirabl-. it is, thcn, to
all the Eraccs Of speech.
The Ottawa free trader., 1887-12-24

To clean marble take two parts common
soda, one part pumice stone and ono part
finely powdered chalk. Mix with water, rub
well over the marble and wash of with soap
and water.
A mixture used on stained marble consists
of one ounce of OK gall, one gill OF lye, one
and half teaspoonfuls of tupentine made
into paste with pipe clay; put tho paste on
over the stain and let it remain several days.